Playa del Rey

Playa del Rey is an affluent beachside community in the Westside of Los Angeles. It was originally wetlands, and it was the last stretch of coastal land in Los Angeles to be developed, being developed in 1921. Construction surged in 1928 with the move of Loyola Marymount University adjacent to Playa del Rey, and, from the 1950s to 1960s, it was known as a great surfing spot. In 2009, Playa del Rey had a population of 9,755 people, with 72.6% being white, 7.7% Asian, 3.9% African-American, 10% Hispanic, and 5.8% other.